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Sea Layoffs At Shopee Put AI Bets And E Commerce Execution To Test
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2026-06-12AMZNAmazonAlpha Vantage Newsmarket-news
Event summary
Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) is laying off several hundred developers at its Shopee unit, approximately 8% of its development workforce, as it shifts towards greater reliance on AI in its e-commerce operations. This strategic move aims to streamline operations and rebalance costs and capabilities towards AI-powered tools and automation. Investors will be closely watching how these changes impact Shopee's product development, customer experience, and ability to compete in the intense Southeast Asian e-commerce market.
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